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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
3
Secretary Baker reported no serious shortage in clothing or equipment as the national army mobilizes next month. Supplies are in advance and can be quickly overcome. Cantonments, including training centers, near completion, with Annapolis Junction site visited to assess rapid progress.
Frank Vareikis and William J. Jofkto of Lawrence were jailed in East Cambridge after refusing to submit to a physical examination under the draft law. Jofkto is described as an I W W member. Both faces $500 bail. Edgar F E Nelson of Brockton was freed on $500 bail pending an August 30 hearing.
Letters from numerous Boston area residents praise Osmo-Chemic Physicians for cures of deafness stomach disease head noises skin disease and other ailments. Advertisers cite Snow Pencil and X-Ray treatment demonstrations as proof of claimed effectiveness.
Captain Cyrus W. Crooks of the American bark Christiane reports he was a guest on the German U boat that sank his ship near the Azores on Aug. 7. The German commander told him he hated to sink American ships over a glass of wine aboard the U boat.
The unnamed American captain recounts being bound for home from London when his ship the Christiane was sunk. Unarmed, he surrendered and was treated to luncheon aboard the U boat. The German commander, Captain J. Erlinger, expressed reluctance to sink American ships and discussed lifeboat stories before sinking the vessel and guiding the survivors to Ponta Delgada.
Washington reports manufacturing of aircraft under the Production Board has halved costs and may reduce government prices to about one third of earlier costs. Officials say construction is progressing satisfactorily with steady supply and prompt delivery of fighting types early next year.
Post vegetable editor notes an exceptional cucumber season with two giants measuring 13 1/2 inches and 6 inches around. Other entries hail from Cape Cod and Orange with specimens of 10 1/4 inches long and 4 1/3 inches around. Growers H Gilliatt of Wellfleet and W C Smith of Orange contribute notable entries.
Frederick W. Mansfeld denounces Henry B. Endicott for praising Governor McCall and defending Baxter while Endicott chairs the Public Safety Committee. Mansfeld calls for Endicott to retract his endorsement apologize and vow neutrality in future political actions.
The constitutional convention resumes discussion on the initiative and referendum amendment today after a recess. Leaders expect no final vote today but hope to reach a decision within the week. An order allowing military or naval delegates to pair on questions is also under discussion as five members have joined the colors.
Walter Kowalski petitions the exemption board as his wife at 52 Nassau Street pledges to care for their four children while he goes to war. He says he trained as a soldier in Sniapyn and wants to fight for Poland, though he is an American citizen born of Austrian-Polish roots.
Congressman Michael F. Phelan of Lynn sent word from Washington endorsing compulsory military service for aliens. He vowed to work with General Crowder and Representative Webb to push a bill forcing aliens of allied nations to serve, either in their own country's forces or in the U.S. military.
Ex mayor John F. Fitzgerald will tour every Massachusetts congressional district on Labor Day to rally support for mandatory military service for aliens. He will begin in New Bedford at 7 AM and conclude in Holyoke at 10 PM with outdoor meetings in Fall River Brockton Gaston Dorchester Charlestown Cambridge Lynn Salem Lowell Marlboro Worcester Palmer Springfield and Holyoke.
Portland Mo Aug 27 The hearing before the public utility commissioners on Maine Central Railroad Company petition to raise passenger mileage rate from 21 4 to 21 2 cents and to increase ticket prices ended today after Vice President George S Hobbs and Comptroller A P Foss testified The board will report soon, likely by early September.
Washington August 27 tension rose in the Senate as the third week of debate on the war tax bill began. Leaders moved to apply the cloture rule to curb discussion and negotiations aimed to resolve differing views on higher taxes on war profits and incomes.
Senate spent the day in talks on pending postage sections of the bill with leaders seeking compromise to speed passage. Cloture petition circulated as Simmons sought final vote date while debate targeted one cent postage rises and publishers tax provisions.
Frank B. Wilson aged 65 and long time court officer of the Superior Court filed marriage intentions with Miss Mary A. Storey aged 68 at City Hall. Miss Storey resides at the Hotel Westminster.
Corporal Charles F. Hummell aged 22 from Medicine Lake Missouri was killed at Camp Doniphan Fort Sill when a shell exploded prematurely blowing out a two foot section of a three inch gun.
Viscount Ishii the Japanese ambassador states the mission seeks two goals: to convey Japan’s gratitude for U S entry into the war and to determine how to cooperate with the United States to drive the war to a triumphant conclusion. He emphasizes Japan’s selfless aims and shared sacrifices.
Washington reports a partial solution to the vast gold stock since 1914 as the Treasury adds gold bullion currency and evidence of indebtedness to the list of export license commodities for European markets. Regulations will be issued by the Treasury and enforcement likely assigned to Treasury staff.
Washington awaits President Wilson’s action after the Council of National Defence urged creation of a special federal commission. It would investigate labor disturbances linked to I. W. W. activity in the West and report findings with presidential backing, a plan first proposed by Samuel Gompers.
President Wilson seeks Attorney General Gregory’s interpretation of existing laws to curb or clarify powers over war price controls. It questions the defence act’s scope to commandeer supplies at full price and compel sales to allies and the public at government prices, and the food control act’s reach over necessaries.
Copenhagen August 27 German authorities in Alsace Lorraine order a general sale of French owned properties. Small farms and homes across the region are to be sold to Germans, with larger estates listed for German buyers. War profiteers rush to establish footholds among the landed gentry.
Edward J. Slattery, secretary to Mayor Curley, speaks on the Common in aid of the Knights of Columbus war recreation fund. He urges those at home to contribute to aid the soldiers, saying the country owns our children next to God and calling on citizens to support education, industry, and welfare while the boys are away.
The Rev Loretta Topping died at 18 Whittier Street Melrose on Monday evening. Wife of Rev James P Topping a retired Disciples of Christ minister she was a minister herself and noted for temperance Christian Endeavor work and activity in the Billy Sunday campaign here. Cause of death was paralytic shock.
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